YOUR DAILY RETRO!!! - 2026-08-20
By NewsHound ·
A daily retro roundup from across the web.
www.timeextension.com dives into the news.
This Dying Street Fighter II Cart Is A Sobering Reminder That Physical Doesn't Mean Forever
The article notes that even physical video-game media are not permanent, citing a deteriorating Super Famicom Street Fighter II cartridge that now shows graphical glitches due to data corruption. While cartridges are generally more durable than discs, the piece warns that factors like storage conditions can cause disc rot or cartridge decay, underscoring that ownership does not guarantee indefinite access.
Read the full article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/this-dying-street-fighter-ii-cart-is-a-sobering-reminder-that-physical-doesnt-mean-forever
www.retrododo.com just dropped a new piece.
Analogue's 24K Gold Pocket Sells Out In Minutes - Already On eBay For $1K+
Author: Brandon Saltalamacchia
Analogue partnered with Supreme to release limited-edition Pocket handhelds featuring 24-karat gold and red-aluminium shells, priced at £508 ($699) and £428 ($583) respectively. The units sold out within minutes of the Supreme.com launch, and resale listings have already appeared on eBay for roughly £900-£1,026 ($1,200-$1,400). The rapid sell-out and subsequent price inflation have sparked criticism of Analogue's FOMO marketing strategy.
Read the full article: https://retrododo.com/analogues-24k-gold-pocket-sells-out-in-minutes-already-on-ebay-for-1k/
This just in from www.indieretronews.com.
OutpostHD - A complete redesign of Sierra's strategy game OUTPOST!
OutpostHD is a community-driven remake of Sierra On-Line's 1994 space-colony game OUTPOST, rebuilt on a modern codebase for Windows, macOS and Linux. It retains the original's core concepts but adds high-definition graphics, a redesigned user interface and smoother, more reliable gameplay. The project is being developed by Leeor Dicker (design & programming), Hooman (programming & system engineering) and White Claw (graphics).
Read the full article: https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/outposthd-complete-redesign-of-sierras.html